Free Lunch & Learn: Medicare 101

Franciscan Health Crawfordville, Franciscan Physician Network, Montgomery County Wellness Coalition and The Paper of Montgomery County are co-hosting a community education luncheon series for 2018.

Upcoming dates and topics for the fall season include:

Thursday, Sept. 6 at 11:30 a.m.: “Afib - What Are My Options?” – presented by Louis Janeira, M.D., a cardiologist with Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians in Crawfordsville. Atrial fibrillation, or Afib, is a condition where the heart beats irregularly at a high rate. When severe, this condition can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Dr. Janeira will discuss signs and symptoms of Afib and the several treatment options available, including a new procedure that may permanently correct the condition when diagnosed early.

Thursday, Nov. 1 at 11:30 a.m.: “Stress and Time Management – Creating a Balance in Work, Life and Play” – presented by Toni Halgas from the Franciscan Health Employee Assistance Program. Toni will focus on how to prevent and deal with stress and time efficiency.

Each session will be held at Bonzel Hall, located inside the Visitor Entrance to Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. Lunch will be provided. Please mention any dietary restrictions when making your RSVP.

Each program is free, but registration is required and can be made by calling Franciscan Health Crawfordsville’s Administration at (765) 364-3105.

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Nurse practitioners (NP) are advanced practice registered nurses that manage acute and chronic medical conditions, both physical and mental, through history and physical exam and the ordering of diagnostic tests and medical treatments. NPs are qualified to diagnose medical problems, order treatments, perform advanced procedures, prescribe medications, and make referrals for a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions within their scope of practice. Their education includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or other undergraduate degree, and requires a license as a registered nurse (RN) and experience as an RN in a health care setting. They must graduate from an accredited graduate (MSN) or doctoral (DNP) program and achieve a board certification.

Physician assistants (PA) typically obtain medical histories, perform examinations and procedures, order treatments, diagnose diseases, prescribe medication, order and interpret diagnostic tests, refer patients to specialists as required, and first or second-assist in surgery. Their education includes a bachelor’s degree, extensive clinical training from an accredited PA program and they must obtain a license to practice as a physician assistant.